With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics.
When Elon Musk asked his 211 million followers on X to vote on whether “America should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government,” it seemed as if the post could only be tongue-in-cheek.
But coming after a barrage of strident posts about Britain by Mr. Musk — assailing the Labour prime minister, Keir Starmer; demanding the release of […]
Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics – The New York Times
Farage rejects Tommy Robinson after Musk backs far-right firebrand – POLITICO.eu
Musk’s support for controversial rabble-rouser has sparked a backlash among British politicians.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has distanced himself from Tommy Robinson, a controversial far-right figure who is currently imprisoned and has recently received backing from tech billionaire and X owner Elon Musk.
“I never wanted Tommy Robinson to join UKIP,” Farage’s former party, the Brexit champion said Friday evening. “I don’t want him to join Reform […]
Farage rejects Tommy Robinson after Musk backs far-right firebrand – POLITICO.eu